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KIHOMAC

Junior Database Administrator

Huntsville, AL

$65K - $90K/yr

* Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network * Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of ...

KIHOMAC

Junior Database Administrator

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

* Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network * Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of ...

KIHOMAC

Junior Database Administrator

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

* Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network * Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of ...

KIHOMAC

Junior Database Administrator

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

* Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network * Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of ...

Apex Systems

Database Administrator

Arlington, VA · Remote

$63 - $74/hr

Junior (2-3+ years), Mid-Level (3-5+ years), Senior (5+ years) Location: Fully Remote Travel ... Administer and maintain Azure SQL databases, including user access, configurations, and security ...

Velocity Staff

Jr/Mid SQL DBA

Kansas City, MO

$48.75 - $60.75/hr

The Junior Database Administrator will support the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's database systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring database ...

TriOptus LLC

Database Administrator

Mclean, VA · On-site

Advanced DBA, performance tuning, upgrades, patching * MongoDB: Platform ownership/support * AWS ... Mentor and guide junior database engineers and developers. * Collaborate with cross-functional ...

EchoStar

Staff Database Administrator

Englewood, CO · On-site

$153K/yr

Mentor junior database administrators and establish best practices for database administration and ... monitoring. * Manage databases in both private data centers and cloud platforms, ensuring seamless ...

EchoStar

Staff Database Administrator

Englewood, CO · Hybrid

$153K/yr

Mentor junior database administrators and establish best practices for database administration and monitoring. * Manage databases in both private data centers and cloud platforms, ensuring seamless ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior database admin in the United States is $66,690.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectJunior Database AdminDatabase Analyst
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in IT, Computer Science; certifications like Microsoft SQL Server or OracleBachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or related; certifications like Microsoft Certified Data Analyst or Oracle Certified Associate
Work EnvironmentSupport and maintain databases, troubleshoot issues, perform backupsAnalyze data, generate reports, optimize database performance
Employer & Industry UsageIT departments across various industries, focusing on database managementBusiness intelligence, data analysis teams, finance, healthcare, and tech sectors

The Junior Database Admin and Database Analyst roles share similar educational backgrounds and certifications. However, the Junior Database Admin primarily focuses on maintaining and supporting databases, while the Database Analyst emphasizes analyzing data and creating reports. Both roles are essential in organizations that rely heavily on data management and analysis.

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Infographic showing various Junior Database Admin job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,690 per year, or $32.1 per hour.
Junior Database Administrator

Junior Database Administrator

KIHOMAC

Huntsville, AL

$65K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Kihomac rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

85th of 352 rated engineering

Job description

  • Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network
  • Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of databases
  • Support creation and maintenance of standard database policies, operating procedures and overall documentation
  • Implement database performance monitoring, fine tuning and optimize database systems
  • Support development and implementation of database backup and disaster recovery strategies
  • Conduct database capacity and availability audits
  • Participate in IT and business projects to define database system requirements and recommend technology solutions
  • Research, benchmark, document and introduce new database technologies and features into application life cycle
  • Collaborate with the application developers, business owners and architects in design and implementations
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

    • Associate's Degree in technology or other relevant discipline preferred
    • DoD 8570 Level II Certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher, required   

Experience:

    • +1 years of experience with MS SQL Server 2019 or higher
    • Experience with MS SQL Server cluster, MS SQL Server database performance tuning, MS SQL Server database monitoring
    • Experience with MS SQL Server database backup/recovery
    • Knowledge and experience with relational DBMS concepts, design, architecture, and operations
    • Experience working with databases in Azure or AWS

Security:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 annually

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

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